In 2012, during the first term of former President Sebastián Piñera, the General Comptroller's Office (CGR) raised objections against 13 appointments for department heads made by then-Undersecretary for the Armed Forces, Alfonso Vargas, a member of the Renovación Nacional party. The reason? It was discovered that the selection processes were manipulated to favor the then-authority of the Ministry of Defense, who ultimately imposed their chosen candidates.

In the statement, signatory countries and organizations "strongly" condemned Israel's unilateral decisions aimed at expanding its illegal presence in the West Bank, warning that they "contradict obligations under international law" and must "be revoked immediately."

The Aedes aegypti mosquito, recognized globally as a vector for viral diseases such as dengue, chikungunya, zika, and yellow fever, has prompted the temporary closure of the Los Libertadores Border Complex.

Following a devastating wildfire, over 7,000 residents in Penco have called for the immediate suspension of a rare earth mining project proposed by Aclara Resources, citing overwhelming community opposition and heightened environmental concerns.

Defense Minister Adriana Delpiano announced a significant 54% decrease in illegal crossings at the northern border, reporting a drop from 56,000 to 26,000 by 2025 due to coordinated military efforts.

Orlando Durán Ponce, former head of the Primary Care Division at Chile’s Health Ministry, has been convicted of fraud and sentenced amid the Covid-19 pandemic for misappropriating government contracts.

Maricunga is already on the path to becoming the 'white gold' frontier, but here water reigns supreme: it's an Andean wetland and the flamingos have a lot to say about it. With the Atacama salt flat serving as a precedent, complete with sanctions and scientific alerts, no detail can now be hidden.

Chilean President Gabriel Boric has addressed Pope Leo XIV, urging a humanitarian approach amidst the ongoing crisis in Cuba, worsened by the U.S. economic blockade and energy restrictions.

In various regions of Wallmapu, including the communes of Saavedra, Temuco, and San Juan de la Costa, a diverse cultural agenda will unfold in celebration of International Mother Language Day, featuring events such as gatherings, festivals, and discussions focused on revitalizing the native language and strengthening community identity, territory, and linguistic transmission.

This way, we have fully recovered the entire southern axis of the road to Melipilla," detailed the Maipú municipal leader, announcing that preparations are underway to advance in transforming these lands through drought-resistant landscaping projects, accompanied by infrastructure to prevent new settlements.